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A Mayhem Love 2 by Bianca
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this second installment of A Mayhem Love, Mayhem finds himself stuck, feeding the fire of an old flame while trying to preserve what he has with his new love. When Nobie shows up asking for financial support from Mayhem, Olena plays the girlfriend card, demanding that he doesn’t give her a dime... -
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She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 4 by Shvonne Latrice
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the final installment, Ricky must deal with the mind blowing news his grandmother has just revealed to him. Feeling like he's all alone in being betrayed by people who were expected to be loyal to him, Ricky soon realizes that the person who can understand his situation completely has been right by his side all along... -
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An Insane Love 2 by Bianca
Rated: 4.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter receiving a botched proposal from Romero, Taiwan sees an opening to leave her sugar daddy and seizes it, once she’s landed back in her home city. Her heart is telling her this is the best decision to make for her happiness, while her heart is also telling her this won't be the last she sees of Romero... -
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A Mayhem Love 3 by Bianca
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPregnant and on the run is something that Olena never had in the cards for herself. Carrying precious lives is hard enough on its own, and possibly having the family of her unborn child on the hunt for her makes matters worse. Olena’s worst fears of the Bailey Family hunting for her are confirmed when she gets word that Frank has placed a bounty on her head... -
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![Force of Nature by Monica Walters]()
Force of Nature by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA man of few words is sometimes a man to fear. Ali Joseph proves that theory to be correct. He keeps his traumatic past under wraps and only trusts a few people, Shyrón Berotte being one of them. He’s been living amidst the turmoil for so long he’s finally reaching his breaking point... -
![Stepdaddy Season by Natisha Raynor]()
Stepdaddy Season by Natisha Raynor
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor Cypher Hall being the mother to twin boys is far from easy. She has to work two jobs just to keep her head above water, and she still often feels like she's drowning. She hadn't been in a relationship since her kids' father eight years ago, and she's started to realize that Prince Charming may never ride up on his white horse and save her... -
![A Hitta Has Feelings Too: Dallas and Chloe's Hood Love Story by M. Monique]()
A Hitta Has Feelings Too: Dallas and Chloe's Hood Love Story by M. Monique
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChloe Smith is beautiful, independent, and flirtatious to a fault. Settling down is nowhere on her radar. When she gets in a sticky situation, she seeks out the help of the last person she wanted to deal with or even lay eyes on.Dallas McQueen is a man any woman would love to have show them any attention; except the headstrong Chloe... -
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Thug Paradise 3 by Mz. Lady P.
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's a man's world but it's nothing without the woman who holds you down. Thug is finding this out the hard way. It's been six months since Tahari was kidnapped by her sadistic ex Nico, who was believed to have been killed by the crew five years earlier. Thug can't sleep, eat, or think straight without the love of his life and partner in crime Tahari... -
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Lucid Dreams by Ladii Nesha
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a horrific incident, Nite and his twin Dai are left to fend for themselves. Living recklessly in the fast lane, the twins flirt with danger not caring about the aftermath of their actions. Partying, popping pills, and getting money are just a few ways they cope with their untreated childhood trauma... -
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An Insane Love 3 by Bianca
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTaiwan has finally gotten her freedom and her life back, or so she thinks. After learning more about Frank and his troubled life, she becomes more connected to him than ever. Romero is not one who likes to lose. Romero is not backing down and will do whatever he has to do to get Taiwan back, even if it means taking away the people that she's closest to... -
![From The Hood With Love 2 by BriAnn Danae]()
From The Hood With Love 2 by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDismayed at what she now has to consider her life, Loriana tries her best to balance it all. The unforeseen death of her mother has her suffocating in grief, feeling as if she’s lost it all. While struggling internally, she smiles on the outside to save face. That’s until she can no longer keep up her façade... -
![You're My Little Secret 2 by Chenell Parker]()
You're My Little Secret 2 by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrooklyn went from being a naïve eighteen year old virgin to being the pregnant side chick of a soon to be married man. Dominic has always wanted to be a father and he’s excited that Brooklyn is making his dream a reality. Dominic loves Brooklyn but his history with his fiancée Kennedi has made it difficult to choose between the two... -
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Under His Protection: Saved by a Black Mafia OG by B. Love
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSavant Black is a protector. More logic than emotion, he places emphasis on his present reality above all. When his sister suggests he speak with a life coach, Savant doesn’t believe she will be capable of opening his eyes and mind to any life altering revelations. However, the longer he works with Addison the more Savant realizes his need to feel so little comes from desiring so much... -
![Heart of a Champion; Soul of a Boss by M. Monique]()
Heart of a Champion; Soul of a Boss by M. Monique
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChampion Halo and Nitalia Frye are on two separate sides of the law.Nitalia was well on her way as a celebrated detective when one decision changed her life. Left with the guilt of an unexpected loss, Nitalia struggles to get her life back to a state of normalcy.After the deaths of his parents, Champion spends his life raising his younger siblings... -
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![It's Hard Luvin' A Savage by Antoinette Sherell]()
It's Hard Luvin' A Savage by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDoe Young is an ambitious, driven medical student whose only goal in life is to bring her dreams to fruition while remaining focused. Her life is just as she prefers it - with little room for much else besides her best friend, Priscilla. Companionship is the last thing on her mind... until she meets the infamous Zeus Heart... -
![Pointe of NO Return: The Underworld by Nako]()
Pointe of NO Return: The Underworld by Nako
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDancers dance and hustlers hustle... Love doesn't have any control over who it captures. Demi Westbrook loved Papa to the point of no return. She loved him for who she knew he would become one day. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Demi enjoyed life to the fullest, not really knowing what the "hard knock life" felt like, but meeting him changed that... -
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Love and War by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratings[Read by Cary Hite] Ashley Antoinette is back and better than ever with this sexy street tale. The feud between YaYa and Leah has ruined the lives of everyone around them. In The Prada Plan 4, the animosity is alive, and the resentments run deeper than ever. -- Indie has watched YaYa's past destroy the woman he once knew, and his patience has run thin... -
![All the Smoke by T'Lyn]()
All the Smoke by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSolomon Tate lives by one rule, loyalty over everything and leads by example. Solomon takes care of his people and all he expects in return is for everyone on his team to remain solid. Anyone who refuses to show loyalty no longer earns his favor, family is not exempt.Kaori Randall embraces one concept. Love and be loved... -
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Unexpected Expectations by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe universe has a plan of its own and the unexpected sometimes creates expectations that we aren’t prepared for. One of the most unpredictable happenings tends to be love.T’air’s current way of living isn’t cutting anymore... -
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Unexpected Second Chances by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEbo Luke is fresh off a devastating divorce and feeling like love is no longer an option, however he quickly learns that sometimes no matter what you want or believe, the universe has a different plan for you.For most, love is simply a fairytale. Those who truly want and deserve to have their hearts protected always seem to come up short... -
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Blindsided by Love by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf confidence was a women’s size twenty, then its name would have to be Aspen St. Andrews. The thirty-one-year-old freelance journalist is living life on her own terms, except in one area. Love. She feels somewhat stuck in an engagement to a man that she once loved, until things began to change once they decided to cohabitate. They argue about her career as if it’s a hobby and Aspen is sick of it... -
![Hoodlums & Hooligans by Desirée]()
Hoodlums & Hooligans by Desirée
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsthe sequel to The Carter Boys, and For the Love of ATL combined. You MUST read those two first! ATL-- Carter boys -- Hoodlums! Okay so I'm pretty bad at descriptions, and summaries so I'll do the best I can. This first book is basically going back, explaining why things are the way they are. How Tiffany and Jeremy met (if you don't know them, you need to read ATL... -
![Bambi by Ladii Nesha]()
Bambi by Ladii Nesha
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis was going to be a disaster, but she felt like a moth and he was the flame. No matter how many signs she saw to stay away, she was intrigued by his undeniable charm. His mouth was reckless, and his behavior was unruly yet that wasn't enough to make her shy away. Against her better judgement, Bambi flew into the flame... -
![Wifed Up By A Street Legend by Khadijah J.]()
Wifed Up By A Street Legend by Khadijah J.
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMilani Austin had been through hell and back in life. At a young age, being adopted by people the complete opposite of her complexion, she had a hard time growing up. Milani didn’t want for anything, yet, she felt empty inside, she was searching for answers, because nothing made sense to her... -
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![A Boss Gave Me the Best Love 3 by Antoinette Sherell]()
A Boss Gave Me the Best Love 3 by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSupreme has finally come head to head with his past, and he has no plans to back down or lose the war that has ensued. Will he finally get rid of the one person who is singlehandedly ruining his relationship, or will he be the one to take the fall? Sova has finally found the man of her dreams, and she refuses to allow anyone to get in their way... -
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Korporate's Pleasure by Diamond D. Johnson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Strong family. A family filled with hustlers, breadwinners, and stone-cold killers. They run one of the biggest drug operations to ever come out of Miami, Florida. The business dates back to the 1940s when Kamil Strong created it with his blood, sweat, and tears... -
![Solace 3: A Hood Love Tale by Miss Candice]()
Solace 3: A Hood Love Tale by Miss Candice
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSolace 3 picks up right where part two left off at — with Haram coming home to an empty house and DNA results confirming that he's the father of Khadijah's child. With Tokyo nowhere to be found, and her unwillingness to hear him out, the uncertainty behind their relationship sends Haram through a whirlwind of emotions and mental instability... -
![For The Love of My Savage: Quan and Ginger by Antoinette Sherell]()
For The Love of My Savage: Quan and Ginger by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGinger Sweets is fresh out of a torrid situation with her previous lover, Dortch. She's moved to another state and is looking for a fresh start. Her past indiscretions have left her scarred, and insecure-the last thing she wants is a repeat of her past mistakes. The only problem is, she seems to always attract what she doesn't want... -
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Fire And Desire by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo years ago, geologist Corinthians Avery had brazenly sneaked into a hotel room to seduce Dex Madaris, head of Madaris Oil and the object of her affection. But the man who emerged from the shower to find her clod in next to nothing was handsome foreman Trevor Grant -- who informed her that Dex was not only absent from the trip -- but happily married... -
![Beyond Measures by Kimberly Brown]()
Beyond Measures by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAriyanna "Ari" Ramirez has had enough of no love. After a two-year relationship filled with more heartbreak than happiness, she is starting over. When she meets handsome, suave, single father, Simeon "Sime" Cartwright, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. Their romance is one for the ages, but nothing worth having comes easy and Ari is paying the ultimate price... -
![Hold Us Together by T'Lyn]()
Hold Us Together by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKaSyre Masters has always been a ladies man, but the main focus is his musics career and creating an identity independent of his brothers.Dior Bradley is a strong and independent woman who’s determined to make sure her daughter is protected and loved. Her main focus is creating a comfortable life for the two of them... -
![G-Spot: An Urban Erotic Tale by Noire]()
G-Spot: An Urban Erotic Tale by Noire
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHave you ever rolled over in the middle of the night and realized you were doing things you swore you'd never do? Sexing brothers you vowed you'd never touch? Bending backwards and stooping lower than you ever thought you'd stoop? Well if you can feel me even a little bit, then let me hit you with a story that just might blow your mind.. -
![A Hustler's Wife by Nikki Turner]()
A Hustler's Wife by Nikki Turner
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis novel portrays the life of Yarni, a sweet and innocent girl from a well-to-do family. By chance she meets Richmond Virginia's notorious drug kingpin, Des. Immediately they develop an astronomical love, which separates her from her family and friends. But when Des is sentenced to life in prison, Yarni will learn being A Hustler's Wife isn't easy with her sole provider behind bars... -
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Nervous by Zane
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsZane's legion of fans can't get enough of her way of telling a juicy, sexy story. In Nervous, the New York Times bestselling queen of erotica brings us a tale of a woman with a split personality. Jonquinette has always been nervous around men, but on the weekends her alter ego, Jude, goes on intense sexual escapades. When Jonquinette seeks the help of Dr... -
![Love in the Streets by Ashley Nicole]()
Love in the Streets by Ashley Nicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do when you meet the man of your dreams, but he’s on the wrong side of the law?... You fall head over heels in love with him. Dr. Sienna Jameson grew up with a crime boss as a father and is not looking for a man with the same occupation. But Streets is cute… and sweet… and everything in between... -
![A Hitta has Feelings too: Dallas and Chloe's Hood Love Story 2 by M. Monique]()
A Hitta has Feelings too: Dallas and Chloe's Hood Love Story 2 by M. Monique
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDallas and Chloe have come a long way from the first time they met. All seems well with the love birds until one wrong decision leaves Dallas paying the price that he may regret for life.Rochelle thinks she's found a way to get back at the one person she loved and hated at the same time... -
![No Way Out 2: Return Of A Savage by Latoya Nicole]()
No Way Out 2: Return Of A Savage by Latoya Nicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTank is home and after facing off with Na Na she has to find a way to survive. Depleting most of her money she is desperate and has no choice, but to be dragged back into the life she once wanted to leave behind. After doing the unthinkable Tank is now on the other end of deceit and lies. While trying not to get caught up in her own mess, this time around she has bigger problems... -
![In Love With A Brooklyn Thug 3 by Nako]()
In Love With A Brooklyn Thug 3 by Nako
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove continues to fail Nia and with the arrival of her daughter she doesn’t have the time or energy to pour into her failing relationship with East. Money is no longer the only thing on her mind; her daughter is. Nia realizes that family is above everything else and so she steps back from the demands of being a boss and running her own company... -
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A Silenced Gift by Danesha Little
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFatima Ward is living a life beyond anything she could have imagined. She is preparing for the release of her first book while also trying to plan her wedding to Hip-Hop superstar, Jaren "Jericho" Young. Her fairytale is turned upside down when her health forces her to question everything about her future... -
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Too Devout by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese characters were too dynamic to leave lingering on the shallow surface. Delve deeper into Denny and Neeka’s world and you’ll either be begging to leave, or won’t want to. Too Devout is the anticipated mega-conclusion to the renowned Devout. Readers were left unsure, but hopeful that they would be reacquainted with the two, star-crossed lovers... -
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![Summertime Shootout 2 by BriAnn Danae]()
Summertime Shootout 2 by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe healing child.Still a menace to society.The victorious one.The summer is colder than it’s ever been for Koya Priest. Balancing a new relationship while ending another, she faces her reality head-on. Owning up to her deception, Koya holds her head high while letting the speculators know she regrets nothing that concerns Parish... -
![Hot Girl Tales: Sage's Story by Cion Lee]()
Hot Girl Tales: Sage's Story by Cion Lee
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSage Orchid has always been the wild child in her family. She’s high tempered and doesn’t take nonsense from anyone, including the men in her life. After getting into some trouble that could’ve ruined her life forever she vows to get herself together and only focus on the things that matter. Entertaining a man on a serious level is the last thing she wants to do... -
![A Mayhem Love 3 by Bianca Xaviera]()
A Mayhem Love 3 by Bianca Xaviera
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPregnant and on the run is something that Olena never had in the cards for herself. Carrying precious lives is hard enough on its own, and possibly having the family of her unborn children on the hunt for her makes matters worse. Olena’s worst fears of the Bailey Family hunting for her are confirmed when she gets word that Frank has placed a bounty on her head... -
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A Mayhem Love 2 by Bianca Xaviera
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this second installment of A Mayhem Love, Mayhem finds himself stuck, feeding the fire of an old flame while trying to preserve what he has with his new love. When Nobie shows up asking for financial support from Mayhem, Olena plays the girlfriend card, demanding that he doesn’t give her a dime... -
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A Mayhem Love by Bianca Xaviera
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhoever said that the quiet ones are the most deadliest had Mayhem Bailey in mind. According to everyone in the Windy City, Mayhem has an icebox in place of his heart and no lady has ever been able to penetrate it. That is, until he meets Xenobia Bell. Mayhem falls fast and hard for Xenobia, and in his eyes, their relationship is picture-perfect... -
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Only You by Francis Ray
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSierra Grayson is next in line for love. If her four older brothers managed to get married off, surely Sierra can't be far behind. At least that's the outcome her matchmaking mother, Ruth, is hoping for - whether Sierra--smart, too sexy for her own good, and stubborn to a fault--wants it or not. But little does Ruth know what else fate has in store...
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